Bay Area Overview > The Peaks > Mount Saint Helena
At 4,341 feet in elevation, Mount Saint Helena in the Mayacamas mountains is the tallest peak in the Bay Area Six-Pack, and one of the few mountains in the Bay Area to actually receive snowfall in the winter.
Mount Saint Helena Basics
- Summit elevation: 4,341′ (1,323 m)
- Vertical gain: 2,119′
- Hiking mileage: 10.7 miles
- Trailhead Location: Robert Louis Stevenson State Park
Hiking Mount Saint Helena from Robert Louis Stevenson State Park
Trail Guides
Here is a detailed trail guide to give you the information you need about this route:
Latest Mount Saint Helena Trip Reports
Adventurous Mt. Helena
I decided to start the hike at 8am Saturday but it was pouring rain. Didn't want to give up and started driving towards the trail
Mt. St Helena, the first of the pack!
Beautiful day! Started the hike at 8:00 (always good to get to trailhead parking early to get a spot!). First mile is shaded and narrow/rocky
Mt. St. Helena with South Bay Hiking Meetup
On February 19th the South Bay Hiking meetup completed the Mt. St. Helena peak. The total distance was 11.1 miles, moving time was 3h 28m,
Perfect Day @ Mt. St. Helena
Windy at the peak, but overall, it was perfect! Just the right amount of sunshine and cold breeze.
Mt. St. Helena Summit!
Sunday 2/19 seven Bay Area Hikers took on Mt. St. Helena in the quest of summitting the 4328ft mountain and were victorious! The team
Mount St. Helena
The trail itself was not very good. Just a fire road. The views were pretty great, however.
The Bay Area Six-Pack of Peaks Challenge
This hike is part of the San Francisco Bay Area Six-Pack of Peaks Challenge, a series of challenging hikes up six, diverse and scenic Bay Area mountains. Sign-up to take the challenge today!
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